As the clock strikes midnight and we say goodbye to the past year, there's an undeniable sense of renewal in the air. For many of us, the beginning of a new year signifies a fresh start... a chance to set goals, embrace new opportunities, and make positive changes in our lives. … [Read more...]
Opinion Writing with “The Day the Crayons Quit”
In my opinion, teaching opinion writing is the most difficult genre of writing for our little learners to grasp... see what I did there 🤣?! But, with the right mentor texts it doesn't have to be. "Red Is Best" and "The Day the Crayons Quit" are two of my favorite opinion … [Read more...]
All About Rain and The Water Cycle
Hi, friends! You'll never believe that we are still getting snow over here.... in April! I know! Crazy, right?! I'm dying for some springtime weather, but that isn't keeping my kiddos from learning all about rain and the water cycle!  We just love this water cycle experiment … [Read more...]
Creating Independent Writers
Hi, friends! For the past decade, I have continually reminded students to label their pictures, stretch out the words, make finger spaces, begin with a capital letter, end with a period, and so on... does this sound a little familiar?!?!  I was beginning to sound like a broken … [Read more...]
Penguin Activities in Kindergarten
Hi, friends! Let's be honest...penguin week (well, it's actually two weeks) are my most favorite weeks of the whole year! There is just so much to do regarding math, science, social studies and literacy! It's one of those topics that easily extends itself across the … [Read more...]
